Bring on the world

We are so strong and can take on and beat all the best teams in the World.

Fabio Capello

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England’s coach even says World Cup favourites Spain hold no fear for him. A year before the finals in South Africa, Capello’s England will have one foot on the plane if they get six points from Kazakhstan tonight and Andorra at Wembley on Wednesday.

Capello said: “The first target is to go to South Africa and when we get there I know we are a good team.

“We are so strong and can take on and beat all the best teams in the World.

“I am happy with this group and I have a big confidence for the future.

“I would be happy to face anyone. I have watched a lot of games this season, here, in Spain and Italy.

“The level of English football is very high and we have so many good players.

“I am confident and so are the players.”

Capello has taken away the fear factor from England and he has told them there can be no failure or excuses in these end-of-season matches.

In training yesterday Manchester City’s Shaun Wright-Phillips operated at right back although Capello is not expected to spring a surprise.

He is almost certain to use the 4-2-3-1 formation with Wayne Rooney and Steven Gerrard interchanging positions behind Emile Heskey.

Theo Walcott takes over from David Beckham on the right now he has recovered from the injury that kept him out for four months earlier this season.